History of 'Hail to the Commanders' The Washington franchise was originally founded in 1932 in Boston. George Preston Marshall was the first owner and had the team playing at Fenw ...

Fight," something that was changed in the newer lyrics. It was designed to be Philadelphia's version of Washington's song, which is now known as "Hail to the Commanders." Jerry Wolman, a native of ...

“Hail dear ol' State! Fight for that victory today. Hit that line and tote that ball, Cross the goal before you fall! And then we'll yell, yell, yell, yell! For dear ol' State we'll yell like H-E-L-L!

but this wasn't the first time the fight song had been changed. The Sporting News looks at the history of "Hail to the Commanders" and the changes it has undergone. The Washington franchise was ...

The original version was known as "Fight, Eagles, Fight," something that was changed in the newer lyrics. It was designed to be Philadelphia's version of Washington's song, which is now known as "Hail ...